Ronnie Liang, Ion Perez and Vice Ganda. | Bandera
NAGHAYAG ng kanyang saloobin ang singer-actor turned pilot na si Ronnie Liang sa isyung kinakaharap ng Kapamilya noontime program na “It’s Showtime“.
Matatandaang pinatawan ng Movie and Television Review and Classification Board o MTRCB ng 12-day suspension ang “It’s Showtime” matapos ang pagkain nina Vice Ganda at Ion Perez ng icing ng cake on national TV.
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Hindi pa naman epektibo ang naturang suspensiyon dahil naghain ng Motion for Reconsideration ang pamunuan ng ABS-CBN laban rito.
Sey ni Ronnie, hindi raw malinaw at consistent ang mga guidelines at parameters ukol sa kung ano ba ang “acceptable content” dahil marami pa raw shows ang mas malala kaysa rito.
Nitong September 12, Martes, sa kanyang X (dating Twitter) account ay ibinahagi niya ang kanyang saloobin ukol sa isyu.
“Here’s my honest opinion about the MTRCB issue with Showtime. The MTRCB, as the regulatory body, should give clear and consistent guidelines or parameters for acceptable content,” saad ni Ronnie.
Pagpapatuloy niya, “In this case, they quickly suspended Showtime because Vice Ganda was seen licking icing off his co-host and partner Ion Perez’s fingers. However, there were similar or worse situations on other shows that were not addressed with the same urgency or attention.”
Ani Ronnie, ang inconsistency na nangyayari ay kuwestiyunable.
“This inconsistency raises questions about their decision-making. Parang selective justice. Sorry po, pero ganun ang impression,” sey ni Ronnie.
Natalakay rin ng singer ang connection ni MTRCB Chair Lala Sotto sa host ng katunggaling show ng “It’s Showtime” na “E.A.T.”.
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Lahad ni Ronnie, “Chair Lala Sotto’s ties to a rival show of Showtime have sparked concerns about fairness within the board. Even though Chair Sotto claimed to have abstained from the suspension order, her presence as the head of the MTRCB and her close family connections to the showbiz industry cast doubt.
“It’s like having a referee in a basketball game who’s best friends with one of the players – it just doesn’t feel right. People expect regulatory bodies to be impartial. Kapag may koneksyon ka sa industriya na nireregulate mo at kapamilya mo mismo, mahirap para sa iba na tingnan ka na neutral. [peace emoji] uli.
Chika pa ni Ronnie, kung may conflict of interest sa isyu ay maaaring makaapekto ito sa kredibilidad ng ahensya.
“If conflicts of interest persist and the public sees the MTRCB as being affected by personal relationships, it could tarnish the board’s reputation and credibility. They must be perceived as fair and trustworthy. I have no personal issues with Chair Sotto, but someone else should lead the MTRCB.
“Clarity, consistency, and avoiding conflicts of interest will help maintain the MTRCB’s reputation and prevent public backlash,” sabi pa ni Ronnie.